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Illustrator | Children’s Books | Surface Design πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Vancouver, Canada www.amyknill.com πŸ’Œamy.knill@gmail.com

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So exciting to have my book available in a second language now!! ✨
#kidlit #frenchlit

14.11.2025 20:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
watercolor and gouache painting of a young witch walking through a misty forest with her trusty fox familiar, leading a line of little circular spirit lights

watercolor and gouache painting of a young witch walking through a misty forest with her trusty fox familiar, leading a line of little circular spirit lights

My eighth piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social!

#illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #watercolour #gouache
#fantasyart #magicalart #witch

04.10.2025 16:12 πŸ‘ 1393 πŸ” 319 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 3

Thank you so much!! πŸ€—

05.09.2025 16:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
#KidLitArtPostcard It's back-to-school time, and reading under a favorite tree seems just right for September. I enjoy creating art for kids #picturebooks, #boardbooks, and #bookcovers. I am represented by @kterrette.bsky.social and my portfolio can be seen at https://www.phyllisharris.com/portfolio

#KidLitArtPostcard It's back-to-school time, and reading under a favorite tree seems just right for September. I enjoy creating art for kids #picturebooks, #boardbooks, and #bookcovers. I am represented by @kterrette.bsky.social and my portfolio can be seen at https://www.phyllisharris.com/portfolio

#KidLitArtPostcard It's back-to-school time, and reading under a favorite tree seems just right for September. I enjoy creating art for kids #picturebooks, #boardbooks, and #bookcovers. I am represented by @kterrette.bsky.social and my portfolio can be seen at www.phyllisharris.com/portfolio

04.09.2025 20:06 πŸ‘ 80 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
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Hello #kidlitartpostcard day!

I’m Amy, a #kidlit illustrator from Vancouver, Canada. I’m open to work in picture books, early readers, and children’s magazines πŸ€—

🎨 www.amyknill.com
πŸ’Œ amy.knill@gmail.com

04.09.2025 23:58 πŸ‘ 47 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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animal studies ✨
#kidlitillustrator #childrensbookart

16.07.2025 19:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Banner image with the title β€œAdvice For Young Writers & Illustrators From Industry Pros” in bold black text. Below the title is a collage of many author and illustrator headshots, arranged in rows. At the bottom, text reads: β€œCompiled by Debbie Ridpath Ohi – DebbieOhi.com.”

Banner image with the title β€œAdvice For Young Writers & Illustrators From Industry Pros” in bold black text. Below the title is a collage of many author and illustrator headshots, arranged in rows. At the bottom, text reads: β€œCompiled by Debbie Ridpath Ohi – DebbieOhi.com.”

Thanks to the #KidLit #YA book creators who have generously offered advice for young writers and illustrators on my blog over the years! I've compiled some here, each linked to the original interview:
debbieohi.com/resources/ad... #EduSky

25.06.2025 15:19 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cover Reveal for The Boy with Big, Big Energy (written by the incredible Britney Winn Lee and to be published by Beaming Books 3/17/26)... For those counting this is book #4 in the series. So proud.

Preorders are awesome sauce: bookshop.org/a/78983/9798...

#kidlitart #kidlit

23.06.2025 17:57 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
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Almost complete my current #kidlit project! ✨
#picturebookillustrator #childrensbookillustration

25.06.2025 20:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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throwback to an old #kidlit piece ✨
#childrensillustration #picturebookillustration

17.06.2025 21:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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So excited to find out that SOREN’S SEVENTH SONG (written by Dave Eggers and illustrated by me) is listed in the Bank Street College ofΒ Education's Best Children's Books of the Year list, 2025!

#kidlitart #kidlitartists #illustrators #childrensbookartists #childrensbookillustrators#bankstreet

12.06.2025 11:45 πŸ‘ 45 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 0
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#kidlitart #picturebookillustration

11.06.2025 19:02 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Posting this old #kidlit illustration on the Bluesky platform πŸ€— I loved playing with a minimal colour palette in this piece!

#childrensillustrator
#kidlitillustration

09.06.2025 20:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My Author-Illustrated Picture book A Winter Friend is now for sale on Amazon!

www.amazon.ca/Winter-Frien...

05.06.2025 20:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Heartwarming Picture Books About Community The antidote to loneliness is community, and these hopeful picture books demonstrate how to build and maintain community at any age.

Here’s a list of picture books with themes about the importance of community. I wrote one, have read two others and can’t wait to read one more. bookriot.com/picture-book... #booksky #megakidlit #skybrarian

07.06.2025 17:08 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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All about KidLitArtPostcard β€” Gina Perry Illustrations

Today is #KidLitARTPostcard Day, when #KidLit artists worldwide share art on 1st Thu every month! Founded by
@ginaperry.bsky.social ❀️🎨

NOTE: Don't forget the "art" in #KidLitARTpostcard! Some are mistakenly posting #KidLitPostcard instead.

More info: ginaperry.com/postcard

05.06.2025 10:14 πŸ‘ 123 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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My Author-Illustrated Picture book A Winter Friend is now for sale on Amazon!

www.amazon.ca/Winter-Frien...

05.06.2025 20:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
Hello to any Art Directors or Literary Agents out there; I’m Amy! I love to illustrate picture books, magazines, and educational material for children with bright imaginations and a love for nature and play β˜€οΈ

Portfolio: www.amyknill.com
Contact: amy.knill@gmail.com

05.06.2025 20:38 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Brian! Yes, thank you! I realized that after the fact, but it seems like you can’t edit posts on this app haha. I know for next time now!

09.02.2025 00:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Bring Your Twinkle': Editors and Agents Offer Advice at SCBWI Winter Conference Panel Approximately 850 aspiring and published authors and illustrators of books for children gathered in Manhattan last weekend for the annual winter conference of the Society of Children's Book Writers…

Children’s book authors and illustrators gathered in New York City last weekend for the annual SCBWI winter conference to discuss the state of the children’s market https://buff.ly/4hxdleL

06.02.2025 22:45 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Happy #kidlitpostcard day!

I’m Amy, a #kidlit illustrator from Vancouver, Canada working in picture books and early readers chapter books.

πŸ’Œ amy.knill@gmail.com

06.02.2025 20:52 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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work in progress✨
#kidlit #kidlitillustration #vancouverillustrator

25.01.2025 17:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Super excited by the bluesky #kidlit community already! Can’t wait to meet other illustrators and authors on this platform πŸ€—

25.01.2025 17:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hello friends! Welcome to my page πŸ€— I’m a Vancouver #kidlit illustrator open to work in picture books, early chapter books, children’s editorial, and surface pattern design for kids ✨
Portfolio: www.amyknill.com

24.01.2025 21:45 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0